Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights from £7
Flights starting at £7. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or MYAirline to find the best price.
Make your travel wishlist, we'll do the rest
Hidden deals
Kiwi-Code uncovers prices airlines don't want you to see.
Effortless booking
Use our flexible filters to tailor your search.
Travel hacking
Look out for the travel hack star icon for even cheaper fares.
Tips to know when travelling to Kota Kinabalu
Search by stops
Search by carrier
Search by price
Search by departure date
Round trips
Updated:
Receive exclusive deals by email
By subscribing you agree to receive offers according to the conditions described in our Privacy Policy.
The distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is 222 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and MYAirline. Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu have 41 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Fly direct with
AirAsia on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Malaysia Airlines on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No | 0 0 |
| MYAirline | MYM | Z9 | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu takes around 0.83 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is 222 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Tawau, Miri, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Denpasar, Alor Setar, Labuan, Penang, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Makassar, Puerto Princesa, Kota Bharu, Lahad Datu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Penang, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.
Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
When's the best time to travel between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
What flights operate between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
How many airports are there near Sandakan?
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any A and any B in the world by plane, train, and bus. Find the cheapest routes and best deals for you, as well as the best dates on which to travel.
Explore alternative trips
Flights from Sandakan
- Flights from Sandakan to Kuching
- Flights from Sandakan to Tawau
- Flights from Sandakan to Miri
- Flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
- Flights from Sandakan to Singapore
- Flights from Sandakan to Kuala Terengganu
- Flights from Sandakan to Denpasar
- Flights from Sandakan to Alor Setar
- Flights from Sandakan to Labuan
- Flights from Sandakan to Penang
- Flights from Sandakan to Manila
- Flights from Sandakan to Bandar Seri Begawan
- Flights from Sandakan to Johor Bahru
- Flights from Sandakan to Bangkok
- Flights from Sandakan to Ho Chi Minh City
- Flights from Sandakan to Phuket City
- Flights from Sandakan to Makassar
- Flights from Sandakan to Puerto Princesa
- Flights from Sandakan to Kota Bharu
- Flights from Sandakan to Lahad Datu
Flights to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Taipei to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Cebu to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Kota Kinabalu
- Flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
Popular routes
- Flights from Cebu to Macau
- Flights from Ibiza to Edinburgh
- Flights from Sydney to Tel Aviv
- Flights from Berlin to Tel Aviv
- Flights from Goa to Dubai
- Flights from London to Chengdu
- Flights from Singapore to Hat Yai
- Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu
- Flights from Banjarmasin to Jakarta
- Flights from Rome to Vienna
Airports near Sandakan
Airports near Kota Kinabalu
Kiwi.com: the best free travel app for Android and iPhone
Find out more about the Kiwi.com app on kiwi.com/mobile . With our app you can search for the best plane, train and bus connections. The Kiwi.com mobile app offers cheap flights, access to hidden features, travel hacks and special offers.
Search cheap flights
Simplified planning and booking
Travel deals built for you
Kiwi.com travel hacks